GovWire

Contents

• Census dates

  Find out when you'll need to submit data to us.

• Which children to include

  Find out which providers and children are in the scope for the early years census.

• Changes from the previous early years census

  Details of what's changed since the last census.

• Data items

  Guidance about the information you need to send us.

• Submitting and checking a return

  Information on using our data collection systems to send us your early years census data, checking your return, validating the data and resolving errors.

• Find an early years census code

  List of codes to use when completing your early years census.

• Methodology for calculating PTE places

  Explains the methodology DfE uses to calculate part-time equivalent (PTE) children on the early years census.

• Statutory requirement, data sharing and regulations

  The legislation, guidance and best practice to follow.